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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 864.72 and 522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 864.72 and 522.68 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 864.72 = 522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/864.72 = 522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 864.72 × 522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 451,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,971.85/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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